This place is a hidden gem. I highly recommend if you are looking for some amazing Asian street food the Bao buns with the spring rolls for an app are to die for. My husband had a pork bun and I had the fried chicken. The staff is fantastic. The food is fresh and I cannot wait to come back here again. It is my first time in Quebec and this is a must go to. Look for William at the bar, he was very helpful and made amazing drinks! read more

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Great food, drink, ambiance, and service! Bao buns are tasty and big, cocktails delicious.

A must-visit if you love tiki cocktails, and ambiance. Excellent drinks, great vibes, and the food was great too. We had already had dinner so did not eat too much there, but what we had was excellent and well-paired with the cocktails menu. We wanted to try everything. Small but mighty space, and friendly and informative staff. I would absolutely come back here when I return to Quebec City. read more

Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Small, charming restaurant. The staff were all very nice and could speak English which was helpful. The drinks and food were all delicious. read more

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We ordered Pad Thai, Tom Kha, fried bao buns. The bao bun was really good but the Pad thai and Tom Kha were kinda let down. Neither dishes were flavorful. Pad thai was really wet and bland. Though the curry in Tom Kha was okay, the chicken lacked flavor. The place was packed and we were seated in a corner by the fire alarm and the door. The tables are pretty close to each other and not much space in between. For the price and hype, this place isn't worth the money. read more

The food and service was excellent! The server was friendly and very knowledgeable. Genuine south Asian cuisine. Every dish was as advertised and delicious. Funky vibe from the music to the atmosphere. read more

Mediocre Asian fusion menu. We got the taro fried spring roll, corn fritters, and beef lemongrass glass noodle salad. The taro spring roll was overly fried I could barely taste any of the fillings. I feel like I was just eating grease and dough. I actually picked out the filling just to see how much they use and it was 30% filling. The corn fritter was good but nothing special. The lemongrass salad with beef was gross... glass noodle was served warm paired with other cold items? I wasn't a big fan of the combination and sauce. The strange mix of temperature in the dish made it even more unappetizing. They also put an overwhelming amount of cilantro. They have creative selections of cocktails that are served in fun cup designs (pandas, geishas, buddhas, etc.) Maybe this is more of a fun place to go for drinks with friends. I wouldn't come here for their food. read more

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Food was very good. Server was very attentive to our needs and it was perfect for what we wanted to eat that night. Good food, casual atmosphere good drinks read more

Impressive Thai restaurant with some local of Thailand style of decoration and dishes. Somehow the cocktail has Chinese influence style. Tao is Chinese , so I guess the owner just like Asian style so this place has lots of mix Asian stuff but for the food mostly more Thai in their menu. Taste of food is fine. They do a good job in a middle of city that hard to find authentic ingredient. Bartender is friendly and also does great job with drinks. If you drive, there is a parking area nearby but you can only stay for hour then you need to move the car. read more

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All I have to say is you'd better love salt! Saltiest food I have ever eaten!!! I never understand why we in NA try to make Asian food "better" when you can't. After all as the Chinese always say, " we have 5000 years of history" ... with this said I think they have probably perfected it! I know this is more of a Thai restaurant but the same applies! read more

What a hidden gem! Being from New York, we had no expectation of other cuisine than French. However, this Asian cuisine bar has so many different cocktails and great foods. Every cocktails has their own glassware which was super cool! It was our most memorable experience during Quebec trip because of their hospitality. Entire staffs were very kind and welcomed us especially Kevin, the bartender was very knowledgeable and loves what he does. He totally made our night super special. Surprisingly their foods were really good and authentic that we ended up ordered 2 more dishes lol. They open pretty late compared to other restaurants so if you are looking for a great drinks or craving some delicious foods, give it a try (You won't regret it) I highly recommend this place! read more

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Best meal we had in Canada. Best meal we have had in years. Staff was super friendly. We recommend sitting outside as the inside is a bit dark and tight. Recommend the steamed buns, the marinated steak under "fresh" (if you like the taste of ceviche). read more

Five stars? Yeah. That's right. I said it. Best meal I've had in Canada or New York in a long time. Some traditional flavors amped up with some elegant risks taken by the chef and the whole crew. Sometimes there was no sauce -just the right spices so you could taste the vegetables in all their glory. Or the sliced beef with glass noodles cooked as a ceviche in lime with plenty of cilantro-- that one just sang. Great service. Super fresh beer. Price is right! read more

Interesting take on Asian food. The pork on the Bao pork was good. I wished they used Bao bun instead or regular buns. Still good.

I loved it here! We sat at the bar and had amazing service from the super nice bartender. Really fun drinks and great food!! I loved the vegan pad see ew and jackfruit bun. I would definitely go back! read more

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Not at all what I expected based on all the 5 star reviews. The atmosphere was like a dive bar and the music was super loud rap (which wasn't my scene). The service was good - they didn't have an English menu but they were happy to translate for us. The food was ok - again not what I was expecting but good for the type of place it was. I didn't have any of the cocktails but they did look good and I got the feeling that's what people go there for! Definitely better suited for if you're looking for a night out or as a last stop for cocktails and drunk food! read more

The food was amazing! Such a beautiful restaurant with amazing and tasty dishes. I recommend coming and checking out this restaurant!

Amazing vegan food. We ordered Cauliflower fritters, Bibimbap and Spaghetti Riggattoni. The vibe was chic and the food was totally upto the mark. read more

4/10: The vibes were great. It's tucked on a street away from the hustle and bustle of tourists. But the quality of food and cocktails were average at best. read more

Having been to Koh Tao, we had to check this place out. What an incredible place! Food is delicious. Drinks are fun and served in different glasses for each one. Servers/bartenders are super nice. Cannot recommend this enough! read more

Cozy spot with great feel. Away from the tourists, the food, drink, and service all top notch. And get the fried chicken. I said, get the fried chicken. Get other great things too.... read more

To start, the vibe of the restaurant was very fun and hipster. The music in some areas is relatively loud, but that is to be expected of a bar. Similar to a split between a tiki bar and a speakeasy. The food we got was excellent. We started with the Fried Chicken, the Pork Buns, and the Tod Man Moo. The fried chicken was the best of the three, and was absolutely excellent. The pork buns were also really good, and much larger than expected! The toppings only added to the already flavorful pork. As shown in the pictures, the entrees we got were the Khao Soi, the Pan See Ew, and the Pad Kra Pao Moo. The Khao Soi was good, but was even better with the house made hot sauce. The Pan See Ew was excellent, and the people I was with raved about the meat in the Pad Kra Pao Moo. Our waitress was very nice, and gave excellent recommendations for both drinks and food! They can also make virgin versions of some of their specialty drinks (like a pina colada) for children/younger attendees, or anyone who doesn't drink! Overall was absolutely amazing, and a great surprise find! read more

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We were lucky enough to wander into Chez Tao on a Sunday night in October. The drinks are expertly crafted and the service is impeccable. Everything to hope for in an establishment. We felt very welcomed as visitors to the city. The owner was bartending, and he is very talented and friendly. Highly recommend this bar to all tourists, especially if you are looking to get a glimpse of the real Quebec. We didn't get to try the food, though it looked good as well. And if the attention to detail and quality is anything like the cocktail menu, I'm sure it is delicious. Creative concept, well executed, great spot. Thanks for hosting us! read more

As Asians, we were craving rice on our vacay in Quebec. This place did not disappoint. We got chicken with fried rice and pad thai, which were good. They also have pho but we didn't order that. I ordered the "happy buddha" drink and got a cute buddha cup with it. read more

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Friendly service combined with 60s/70s music (think Forest Gump soundtrack). Several vegan options to choose from on all areas of menu (salads, soups, and entrees). I thought the spice and flavoring on the pad thai was weak, but otherwise it was good. My favorite items were the cocktails, obviously!, and for the food, the Chinese broccoli and the vegan bao tao. FYI, they don't take reservations. We arrived earlier, around 6pm, on a Saturday night and were immediately seated. read more

Street Food and cocktails!!! Cool local resto bar / speakeasy non pretentious. Situated in the "Basse ville" of Quebec City. The staff is amazing especially the owner Vincent welcomes every customer that comes in. Look out for their signature cocktails and if you're hungry they offer a great menu of traditional Vietnamese dishes. Bao, Pad Thai, spring rolls etc....prices are reasonable. Expect to hangout with the locals who are all very friendly and welcoming. read more

Great cocktails! We had a variety and they were thoughtfully and accurately prepared Papaya salad, beef rice noodle dish, pho, pickled vegetables all well done. Highly recommend Very casual bar like atmosphere, don't over dress. Do attend. read more

Very rude behavior and rowdy crowd. Horrible management. Don't go there. This business should go out. They support people who goes there to drink and improve their revenue. Food is good but would you go to a place where you are not respected as a customer? Think twice before supporting such businesses read more

Excellent excellent food! This place is fantastic! The food is delicious! We had an amazing beef pho and vegetarian Pad Thai! It is open until 3 am and is full of young local people. Not expensive! The music is loud but we just loved it and the service was fantastic! The menu is in French so don't complain and use Google translate and ask questions. read more

Came in looking for vegan Vietnamese options and found a busy place with a happy crowd, good music, friendly service, and fresh food served nicely. Had the bahn mi, papaya salad, and summer rolls. What a good find! They are super new and don't have a big sign so you might have trouble finding them behind the black curtains-- but being a bit underground makes it even better, like finding a speakeasy. read more

Order the pork buns. You will not be disappointed. Drinks were also delicious! I had the Happy Buddha.

This restaurant is a beautiful flavor experience in a land of butter and lard. The taste is fresh and beautiful with Asian inspired dishes. The music is a mixture of 90s hip hop, reggae and French pop. The owner/creator is seriously the nicest dude. Our spring rolls, crispy chicken, cabbage salad and papaya fritters were all 10/10. This place is a destination you should visit ASAP. Oh, and their cocktails are strong and beautiful! read more

Emeline was such a great bartender! Very attentive and the ambience was really awesome. Wish we didn't leave so soon :(

In town for the week- by far the best bartender and waitstaff. The fried chicken is a must have. I strongly recommend letting the bartender decide your drink, or picking a house specialty. Affordable- night out for the wife and I was $100 with food and drinks. Absolutely on the must-visit list for foodies and drinks. read more

Chez Tao! - Pan Asian Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Best Thai food we ate for a long time.... If you are in Quebec City & and want to get some local vibes, amazing food mixed with a cool neighbourhood bar - that's your place! Service is excellent too read more

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If you want something off the beaten path from all the tourists this is the place. Great food, great service. The Nasi Goreng was delicious as was the Pad See Ew. read more

Stayed at an Airbnb close-by and stumbled into this place one night. Feels more like a bar but don't let that deter you from getting food. Our selections were excellent: highly recommend the vegan bao buns, tofu pad see eew, fried mushrooms, and the drinks were creative and fun. I would recommend this place to anyone and hope to be back again! read more

Visited QC from Washington DC and somehow found this awesome spot -- tasty food from a diverse menu (lots of vegan options) + over-the-top innovative (and potent) cocktails + fun/hip decor & ambience + nicest staff.....will definitely return on my next visit up north and thanks for a terrific meal & atmosphere. read more